Peter De Villiers: Former Springboks Coach Found Not Guilty of Sexual Assault

• Former Springboks head coach, Peter de Villiers, has had sexual charges levelled against him cleared on Thursday, August 28, 2025
• The South African rugby mentor and politician was initially accused on sexual assault in January, 2024, but the Malmesbury Regional Court acquitted from all charges
• The report concerning de Villiers being cleared of the sexual assault charged levelled against him, gathered loads of reactions from netizens as they call for actions against the accuser

Former Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers, has been cleared of sexual assault charges in the Malmesbury courtroom on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

The South African rugby coach was accused by a woman of sexual assault in January of last year.

The Malmesbury Regional Court in the Swartland acquitted de Villiers of sexual assault charges after his lawyer applied to have the charges dropped earlier this August.

Peter de Villiers Cleared of All Charges

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The National Prosecuting Authority charged De Villiers with two counts of sexual assault and one count of crimen injuria, leading to formal criminal proceedings in the Malmesbury Regional Court.

After the coach's lawyer applied for the charges to be dropped, the court granted the application on the grounds of insufficient evidence.

At the time the sexual misconduct allegations surfaced, de Villiers was serving as a member of the GOOD Party in Vredenburg, Western Cape. He was suspended from the party after a fellow member lodged a formal complaint.

In January 2025, de Villiers decided to join MK Party after his issues with GOOD party.

The news about De Villiers' charges being dropped sparked reactions from netizens on social media.

Hluphizwe Jnr 🍺🤴🏽 Masinga said:

"False accusations have become a norm in SA to public figures."

gerome_rom7869 wrote:

"Be strong Peter and keep your head up high God bless."

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Abuti Boikanyo Mojahi shared:

"I want to know what is the court going to do with the complainant...🤔🤷‍ Or will it be 'you got lucky this time around,son.Go home and sin no more'...🤔"

Nick G Leonard reacted:

"I am glad he is not guilty. He is part of Springbok history. But those who accused him should be held accountable!"

Elvis Z. Grootboom commented:

"God is great all the time...It was just a matter of time for the truth to proof his innocence."

Gcinile Nyembezi responded:

"What happens now to the accuser? Life goes on like nothing happened after lying on the man like that?"

Granville Michaels added:

"So sad how many will try and bring down an individual for the sake of mere attention. Remember there are consequences and also plenty emotional trauma the accused have to endure for life. Your words and actions to try and debilitate someone else just for pure joy will come back to you or your children hundred fold. Be very careful. To Sir De Villiers. God is faithful."

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André Carstens implied:

"So will the lady who falsely accused him have any punishment dealt to her? Everyone who knows Pieter knew it was BS from the start...typical double standards."

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Source: Briefly News